Peony Blessings
Hi, friends! Caly here today sharing a card using the Peonies Stamp and Die Combo that I watercolored using Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers.
I started by stamping my images using Intense Black ink over Bristol Vellum cardstock. Bristol Smooth works well also for watercoloring with watercolor markers - I accidentally purchased the wrong pad but it still absorbs ink and water just as well. Believe it or not, I only used three markers for my card - Purple, Deep Green, and Bright Yellow! I used a damp watercolor brush to pull out the color after applying the ink in the crevices where shadows would be - I find I can control the water best with a watercolor brush versus a waterbrush that many like to use.
When I finished coloring the flowers, I did the same with the leaves using the green marker. I die cut the images with the coordinating dies. Then I added foam tape to the back of the large flower and began adhering the foliage around it until I was satisfied with the layout then set it aside to work on the card front. I decided to use a neutral craft color and ink-blended around it with Soft Brown ink to give the card some shading. To add some texture, I also splattered the card with white ink.
To complete my card, I embossed the sentiment on black cardstock using white embossing powder.
I hope you enjoyed this project. Thanks for stopping by today!
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7 Responses
Karthikha Uday
December 20, 2018
Oooh super pretty! Fantastic coloring! <3
Henriétte
December 20, 2018
Gorgeous colouring Caly and I love the big Peony stamp set. Thank you for sharing.
Mindy Drummond
December 20, 2018
Very beautiful, I love the colors. It’s amazing that this was only 3 colors, your watercoloring is awesome! Thanks for sharing and the inspiration for this beautiful Peonies stamp set.
Sandra
December 19, 2018
Love it. Did you color on the front or backside of the vellum?
Karen Brown
December 19, 2018
Stunning card!
Cindy C.
December 19, 2018
It’s stunning!
Sharon Dolan
December 19, 2018
Thank you for using only 3 colors! I’m not an painter and find it very hard and expensive to use many colors on my cards. Actually, I shy away from doing it at all. Your card is beautiful and absolutely something I would feel comfortable attempting!